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Job#: 3045697
Job Description:
Sr. DevOps Engineer
Location: Overland Park, Kansas (Onsite 3x per week)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and support modern DevOps practices for an Azure-based data platform. This role will partner with Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Security, and Platform Engineering teams to build scalable, secure, and automated deployment pipelines supporting Azure services and Databricks workloads. The ideal candidate's skill set will be closer to Metal, a hands-on versatile contributor, and have expertise in Azure cloud services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD automation, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) best practices.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Azure environments.
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Automate the deployment, provisioning, and configuration of cloud infrastructure.
• Develop reusable deployment templates and standardized release processes.
• Manage multi-environment deployments across Development, QA, UAT, and Production.
• Support Azure Databricks workspace deployments and lifecycle management.
• Implement DevSecOps practices and integrate automated security scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers to automate the deployment of data pipelines and analytics solutions.

Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience: 5+ years of DevOps or Platform Engineering experience, with 3+ years supporting Microsoft Azure environments. Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks administration and deployment automation is preferred. Candidates must have a strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and experience with enterprise configuration management.
Technical Skills: Expertise with Git-based source control (Azure DevOps or GitHub), CI/CD pipeline development (Azure DevOps Pipelines or GitHub Actions), and scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python). Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, or Microsoft Fabric.
• Knowledge of Databricks Asset Bundles, Databricks CLI, and Databricks REST APIs.
• Experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Familiarity with Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Understanding of FinOps and Azure cost optimization strategies.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-400, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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